Southwestern Deserts
February, 2002
Regional Report
In the Garden
Lavender
Lavender is a wonderful aromatic plant for the low desert, either in the herb garden or in the landscape. Feathery foliage is usually a silvery-gray or greenish-gray. Intense lavender-blue flower stalks contrast nicely with the foliage and wave to and...
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Resources
Web Finds
Native Plant Organizations Native plants are wonderful in the landscape because they are well-adapted to local conditions,...
Favorite or New Plant
Blanket Flower Blanket flower (Gaillardia) is a colorful wildflower that is easy to grow from seed and self-sows...
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Regional Reminders
- Fertilize Landscape Plants
- Transplant Warm-Season Vegetables
- Pull Weeds!
- Fertilize Roses
- Finish Pruning Chores
